Smooth Blue Aster

Symphyotrichum laeve

Summary

Unlike many other asters, the leaves of smooth blue aster are indeed smooth to the touch. Its sturdy stems help it stay upright through the summer and fall, and support billowing panicles of blue-violet flowers. This easy- to- grow native is slow to spread, but is long-lived in the garden, rewarding you for years to come.

 

More Details

FAMILY

Asteraceae (Aster)

BLOOM TIME

September to October

FLOWER

Blue-purple

MATURE SIZE

2-4 feet

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full sun

SOIL CONDITIONS

average, dry to medium

NATIVE STATUS

PA Native

Ecosystem Connections

The beautiful late-blooming flowers attract many different pollinators. Smooth Blue Aster is also a host plant for the silvery checkerspot and pearl crescent butterflies. Songbirds and small mammals eat the seeds.

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